Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joshua, God gave the people in Gershon's family some new places to live. They got thirteen cities from different groups of people who already lived there.

Joshua 21:6: And the children of Gershon [had] by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:20

This verse states that the Levites shall have no inheritance in the land, whereas Joshua 21:6 talks about Levites receiving cities and lands.

Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

This verse emphasizes that the Levites have no portion or inheritance with the tribes, contrasting with the allocation of cities in Joshua 21:6.

Deuteronomy 10:9: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:28

In this verse, it's mentioned that the Levites' inheritance is the Lord, which could be seen as contradictory to them receiving specific lands and cities as in Joshua 21:6.

Ezekiel 44:28: And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I [am] their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I [am] their possession.
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